If you only have half a day to tour Shanghai, this is the perfect way to see some of the city's best sights in a just a few hours. Tour some essentials of the city in the afternoon, making stops at the Yuyuan Garden, the world-famous Bund, the Silk Factory, and Xin Tian Di, the entertainment district, in this afternoon tour of the Pearl of the Orient.

Begin this Shanghai half day tour at your doorstep, where an air-conditioned coach service will pick you up and bring you to the Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street. The Yuyuan Garden, or "Garden of Peace," dates to the Ming Dynasty and covers about five acres. This garden truly offers a sense of peace and harmony. It is an incredibly serene area with all kinds of native Chinese plants, including bonsai trees. You can stroll along the walkways, which cross over fish-filled ponds. The garden was built and owned by the Pan family during the Ming era and was the largest and most prestigious garden of the in Shanghai at that time. After your Yuyuan Garden tour, you will leave the ancient for the modern as you visit the most famous viewing site of today's China, the Bund. Tour the four-mile-long waterfront stretch along the Huangpu River that houses a collection of buildings and wharves that comprise the city's financial and commercial center. Not only are the world's most powerful banks and trading centers here, but you will also note that the architecture of the area is truly remarkable.

From the Bund you will travel to the famous Silk Factory. The workers will detail the interesting silk-making process for you, and afterward you can browse their shop for the many silk products that you can get at a low price. Then, you will travel through the former French Concession, an area once governed by France and still characterized by beautiful European architecture, to Xin Tian Di. Xin Tian Di is a modern entertainment district, full of restaurants, clubs, and boutiques that are sure to grab your attention. You can either spend some time here on your own or you can take a ride back to your hotel at the end of the day. This Shanghai sightseeing tour provides you with an event-filled afternoon and a fantastic look at some of the best cultural highlights of Shanghai.